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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,631.16, 844,091.73 and 202,787.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,631.16, 844,091.73 and 202,787.64 is: 304,233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,631.16 : 844,091.73 = 202,787.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,631.16/844,091.73 = 202,787.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,631.16x = 844,091.73 × 202,787.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,631.16x = 171,171,369,870.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,171,369,870.22/562,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,233.72

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